New Parishioners: Please leave your name and address with one of the priests or contact the office to register you in our parish. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confessions are heard by appointment only. Those wishing spiritual direction should phone the rectory to schedule an appointment. Sacrament of Marriage: Our diocese requires a one-year preparation time for this sacrament. Please contact the rectory at least one year in advance of your planned wedding date. Care of the Sick: Please advise us of parishioners who are sick or in the hospital, that we might keep them in prayer and, if possible, visit them. Anyone who is unable to celebrate Mass with us in Church is urged to advise us so that we can, if possible, bring the Eucha- rist to them at home. Sacrament of Baptism: Celebrated the second Sunday of each month. Other times during Mass. Please contact the rectory to set up a meeting. Instruction is required for all parents seeking Baptism for their child. Bulletin: All Announcements for bulletin should be submitted by 9:00am Monday morning. St. Joseph's Church 759 Main St. MASS SCHEDULE Sunday - 11:15am St. Pius X Church 1161 Main St. MASS SCHEDULE Saturday - 4:00pm, Sunday –8:45am DAILY MASS Monday - Thursday 8:30am Fr. Stephen D. Johnson Memorial Chapel Mother Saint John House - 761 Main St. SAINT JOSEPH - SAINT PIUS X PARISH 761 MAIN ST. LEICESTER, MA 01524 Find us on Face book Saint Joseph's Saint Pius X Parishes Pastor: Rev. Robert A Loftus Phone: 774-262-6562 Deacon: Michael Corby Phone: 508-873-7488 Email: [email protected]Parish Rectory & Office 761 Main St. Leicester, MA 01524 Phone: 508-859-8083 Fax: 508-892-4753 Email: [email protected]www.stjoseph-stpiusx.com Parish Secretary: Lue Willis Hours: Monday- Wednesday 9:00am - 4:00pm Thursdays 9:00am - 12:00pm Religious Education Phone: 508-859-8083 Email: [email protected]Coordinator of Religious Education: Lauren Bjork Grades K-5: Michelle Hammond Grades 6-8: Frank DiPilato Lifeteen -Grades 9-12: Tracey Hippert Saint Joseph’s Cemetery Waite St. Leicester (Office at Rectory) Mother Saint John Retreat Center 761 Main St. Leicester 508-859-8083
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New Parishioners: Please leave your name and address with one of the priests or contact the office to register you in our parish.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confessions are heard by appointment only. Those wishing spiritual direction should phone the rectory to
schedule an appointment.
Sacrament of Marriage: Our diocese requires a one-year preparation time for this sacrament. Please contact the rectory at least one year
in advance of your planned wedding date.
Care of the Sick: Please advise us of parishioners who are sick or in the hospital, that we might keep them in prayer and, if possible,
visit them. Anyone who is unable to celebrate Mass with us in Church is urged to advise us so that we can, if possible, bring the Eucha-
rist to them at home.
Sacrament of Baptism: Celebrated the second Sunday of each month. Other times during Mass. Please contact the rectory to set up a
meeting. Instruction is required for all parents seeking Baptism for their child.
Bulletin: All Announcements for bulletin should be submitted by 9:00am Monday morning.
St. Joseph's Church 759 Main St.
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday - 11:15am
St. Pius X Church 1161 Main St.
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday - 4:00pm, Sunday –8:45am
DAILY MASS Monday - Thursday 8:30am
Fr. Stephen D. Johnson Memorial Chapel
Mother Saint John House - 761 Main St.
SAINT JOSEPH - SAINT PIUS X PARISH 761 MAIN ST. LEICESTER, MA 01524
SATURDAY, November 15, 2014 (Saint Albert the Great)
4:00pm Deceased members of St. Joseph
& St. Pius X
SUNDAY, November 16 (Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time)
St. Pius X
8:45am Deceased members of St. Joseph
& St. Pius X
St. Joseph
11:15am Deceased members of St. Joseph
& St. Pius X
Week of Nov. 17, 2014
(MOTHER ST. JOHN HOUSE)
MONDAY, Nov. 17 (Saint Elizabeth of Hungary)
8:30am Deceased members of St. Joseph & St. Pius X
TUESDAY, Nov. 18 (Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints
Peter, Paul, & Rose Philippine Duchesne) 8:30am Deceased members of St. Joseph & St. Pius X
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19
8:30am Deceased members of St. Joseph & St. Pius X
THURSDAY, Nov. 20
8:30am Florence A. McConville, 10th anniv.,
Req. by Family
All Masses This weekend will be celebrated
at St. Joseph Church
SATURDAY, November 22, 2014 (Saint Cecilia)
4:00pm Mariette LaChance. 2nd anniv.,
Req. by Family
SUNDAY, November 23(Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the
Universe)
St. Pius X
8:45am Deceased members of St. Joseph
& St. Pius X
St. Joseph
11:15am Deceased members of St. Joseph
& St. Pius X
PRAYER SHAWLS
Once a month our Parish Shawl Ministry meets
and makes beautiful shawls which can bring
not only lots of warmth but comfort as well. All
shawls have been blessed and are available for
anyone who is sick, terminally ill or depressed.
Please do not hesitate to ask for one for some-
one you love or even yourself. There is no
charge, all you need to do is ask by contacting
the parish office @ 508-859-8083 or Linda
Corby @ 508-892-2988. Shawls can also be
found under or around the Holy Oils near the
baptismal fonts to take if someone is in need of
one right away. (The prayer is included with
each shawl)
Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on the
last Thursday of every month and all those
interested to join this wonderfully spiritual
ministry are welcome. Our next meeting
will resume back on Thursday, January
30th @7:00pm in the Mother St. John House
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
Our sick, homebound and shut-ins, our military men and women
and those who have asked for our prayers especially for Mat-
thew Cox , Daniel & Gail Bergin, Billy Austin, William &
Carolyn Hisoire, Ronnie & Christine Sutton, Paulette Wood,
Linda Corby, & Rose Stachelek
if you have any prayer requests please contact the parish office
at 508-859-8083
The Renovations to the Mother St. John House for Fr. Rob’s new residence are well under way. To date, the parish has incurred absolutely no debt, thanks entirely to the generosity of three of our parishioners who have donated their time, ser-vices, and all the materials needed for this project. There are many generous people in our parishes who would like to help in some way as well. The last big project to complete is the installation of new carpeting in the residence area as well as the stairway /hall & baseboard heating. If you are able to contribute to this , any cash donation would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to all!
FOOD OF THE WEEK: SALAD DRESSING
BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
Children's Christmas Shop –Dec. 6th & 7th -Just For Fun
with David Cane , Father Misgivings & more…
Hello my friends (et. al.),
Here we are one week away from our reunification of the two
parishes Saint Joseph and Saint Pius X into the one parish of Saint
Joseph-Saint Pius X. Yes that will be our new name heretofore.
This name was actually a concession the Bishop made for our
parish due to the fact that our parishes have, practically speaking,
been joined for the past twenty years or so. I have to admit that
when we submitted our choice to the Bishop I was not so confi-
dent, but he came through. I have to say that I was wrong and that
the Bishop did our parish a very kind deed. I want to thank him
for his kindness. I must also thank the members of the Parish
Council who were so sure that this name was the best choice of
name for our parish that we could not in conscience submit our
suggestions for a parish name without at least including and pre-
senting a case for this name. I was so impressed by their enthusi-
asm that I suggested that we submit this name as our only choice
for the Bishop. I tell you this so that you know that the entire
work of reunifying our parishes was not any one individual’s
achievement, but actually it is the work of many, many people.
Good work people, let us take some time to pat ourselves on the
back for this good work.
As we are doing that let us also acknowledge that this reunifica-
tion will cause many in our parish some pain. The good and faith-
ful members of Saint Joseph Parish particularly. We call the
building in which we worship God a church. We all have heard it
said that we are the church, the people of God. Church is not a
building it is a living, breathing and growing entity. This is true,
but the building in which one experiences the wonder and beauty
of that living, growing and breathing Body of Christ is most defi-
nitely significant for us humans. I hope that I and all of us will not
be insensitive to this reality for our brothers and sisters who will
grieve the loss of their church building.
Lastly I want to encourage all of you to make the time on Sunday
November 23rd to attend one of the 3 masses (all of which will be
celebrated at Saint Joseph Church) and then to join us following
the 11:15am mass for lunch in Saint Joseph Church Hall. It prom-
ises to be an enjoyable meal and it is only one game if you are
thinking about the Pats.
Peace and God Bless
Fr. Rob
33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 16, 2014
Calendar
Monday, Nov. 17,
7:00pm Finance meeting @ Mother St. John House
Sunday, Nov. 23
Following 11:15am mass, Reunification Luncheon @ St. Joseph
St. Joseph Church
Tuesday, Nov. 25 :Thanksgiving Food Distribution
3:00pm-8:00pm (6:00pm-8:00pm-shopping) @ St. Joseph
...so that they may all be one...John 17:21
Parish Reunification Luncheon
We encourage everyone to join us for this won-derful and long time coming event of food, prayer, & friendship as we become One parish on November 23, 2014 following the 11:15am Mass in St. Joseph’s Hall..Please RSVP no later than Nov. 16th so that we can plan on food...by contacting the parish office at 508-859-8083 . There will also be sign up sheets available in the back of the church after all masses There is no cost for the lunch, but please feel free to bring a beverage or dessert.
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!
REUNIFICATION MASSES All masses the weekend of Nov. 22-23, 2014 will be celebrated at St. Joseph
Church (There will be no masses celebrated @ St. Pius X)
The last masses at St. Joseph’s church until next spring will be celebrated on Sat. Nov. 22nd @ 4:00pm and Sun. Nov. 23rd @ 8:45am & 11:15am
SAVE THE DATE
Parish Holiday Trip to Lasalette Shrine &
Village Haven Restaurant All are welcome to join in the fun on Sun. Dec. 14th to
view the spectacular Christmas display of lights, attend
Fr. Pats Christmas concert, mangers around the world,
gift shop , & various activities for all ages at the Lasalette
Shrine in Attleboro, MA. We will start the day with
lunch at the Village Haven Restaurant before heading to
the shrine. A luxury bus will leave St. Joseph church
parking lot at 10:30am. Returning back approx. 7:00-
7:30pm Cost of the event is $25.00 per person (which
includes the cost of the bus and dinner)
Reservations are required so please contact the parish of-
fice as soon as possible at 508-859-8083, no later than
Dec. 1st. (First Come, First Serve)
Leicester Food Pantry
On Tuesday, November 25th, the Food Pantry Thanksgiv-
ing Food Distribution will take place from 3pm to 8pm at
St. Joseph’s Church
New Volunteers are Welcome!!!
3:00pm- 5:00pm set up
5:00pm- 6:00pm home deliveries
6:00pm- 8:00pm shopping
* Monday, November 24th, we are looking for volunteers
to help set up tables @ 6:00pm in St. Joseph’s hall
We extend a warm welcome to Michael Revelli & Sherri
Jeznach Gorman who recently joined our parish.
Congratulations to Jamisen Walter Perry who recently
received the sacrament of baptism. Welcome and May
God Bless you and your family
Dealing With Grief Over The Holidays– On Sat. Nov.
22nd at 2:00pm, at Henry Dirsa Funeral Service, 33 Ward
St., Worc., Fr. Richard Lewandowski will be presenting
this program for those dealing with the death of a loved
one during the holidays..
Space is limited, kindly call 508-756-8346 if interested.
CAN YOU HELP US??? The social committee is looking for any pictures you may have of St. Joseph or St. Pius X, including sacra-mental events inside or outside of the buildings to share at the Reunification Luncheon. We need the pictures no later than Tuesday, Nov. 18th. If you can please scan or email pictures to [email protected] or swing by the Mother St. John House and we will scan and give them right back to you. It would greatly be appreciated. We are also looking for anyone interested in donating a gift basket (s) for upcoming events. Please bring to mass or can be dropped off at the parish office located in the Mother St. John House..Thank You
The “New To You” Thrift Shop
Is looking for Volunteers!!! Any help is greatly appreciated
Hours: Tues. 5-7pm, Wed. 10am-2pm, Sat.9am-12pm
Please note: On Wed. 11/26 will open @ 9:00am –12pm & Friday 11/28 will open 9:00am-1:00pm
We are accepting gently used or new fall/winter clothing especially children’s newborn-12mo and or small house
